Vehicle Description
Well, you can finally stop searching. You've just come across the
nicest fully-restored and uncut Early Bronco on the market. Having
sold more of these Early Broncos than just about any other dealer,
we have a pretty good handle on what makes them so special, and
this uncut 1977 Ford Bronco is a stunning example of the world's
first proper SUV. With a comprehensive restoration that was
completed just this year, it offers a powerful 302 V8, a C4
automatic transmission, a showroom quality paint job, and a
comfortable A/C interior, making this the nicest Bronco we've
probably ever featured. In a world filled with pretenders and
patched-together vintage haulers, this Early Bronco stands out from
the crowd with killer good looks and an impressive build that would
easily cost way more than the asking price to duplicate. If you're
looking for the best, then your search is finally over.
The best Broncos stick to the factory recipe instead of going too
hardcore, and these days it's getting harder and harder to find one
with 'uncut' fenders (and no oversized flares) like this.
Modifications are a matter of taste and for some it's the way to
go, but for our money, maintaining the factory look of the Early
Bronco is paramount, and the restorers of this '77 agreed. Sequoia
Brown and Ivory are the truck's two colors, and although it's not
an exact factory combination (it was originally Vista Orange, and
although the Sequoia Brown is a Ford color, the Ivory comes from
Toyota's color chart), we absolutely love the finish and how it
perfectly captures the feel of the era. Just about everyone can
agree that this little 4x4 is a great-looking SUV. Completed to
top-driver quality standards, we could find very few flaws in the
finish and bodywork (and trust us, we looked), which means that
this beauty is ready to be shown at your local circuit. But it
could just as easily handle itself out on the 4x4 trail, too.
Excellent panel fit and a great shine to the paint hide no secrets
underneath, and although it's impossible to guarantee a truck like
this hasn't had its share of fun off-road, we'd be surprised if
it's seen as much as a puddle since it was restored. By the look of
the sheetmetal, it may have never seen one before the restoration
either. The removable white top offers nice contrast that matches
the painted grille up front, and the bumpers are just simple
stampings with chrome plating, emphasizing the Bronco's no-nonsense
attitude. All the factory badging is still in place right where
it's supposed to be, and the gorgeous trim molding that encircles
the top of the body completes the factory look perfectly.
The completely restored interior is mostly basic, yes, but it does
'basic' better than most. Factory bucket seats do a great job
fitting in with the utilitarian feel of the Early Bronco, and
they've been reupholstered in comfortable black vinyl with
perforated pleated inserts, and there's a matching bench seat in
the rear. The rest of the cabin offers restrained luxury within the
confines of Ford's factory parameters, with a durable black pad
atop the Ivory steel dash, durable vinyl coverings on the floor,
gorgeous pleated door cards, Vintage A/C, a sporty, woodrimmed
steering wheel, and an all-around well-tailored feel, so it's
really not at all as 'basic' as you might think. The dash puts all
the gauges in a single round pod to the left of that flashy
steering wheel, while the secondary controls are arrayed across the
middle. Entertainment comes via a modern AM/FM/AUX/USB head unit
that powers the upgraded PowerBass speakers below, and the
twin-stick shifters just beyond them are Wild Horses units that
manage the front and rear differentials, respectively. The padded
black roll bar adds safety whilst stiffening the body in the turns,
and there's plenty of storage space behind the rear seat. And while
your first choice will always be to drive the Bronco alfresco, the
hardtop does seal up neatly thanks to all new glass, weather
strips, and door seals.
The recently rebuilt 302 V8 motor offered in this Bronco is a
welcomed upgrade, offering added power and torque for the
relatively lightweight SUV. Responsive, smooth, and incredibly fun
to drive, it matches the Bronco's personality perfectly, and with a
Brawler 4-barrel carburetor, a Weiand aluminum intake, a big
aluminum radiator, and all-new wiring from American Autowire, it
sparks to life with ease, idles smoothly, and pulls strong just
like a modern vehicle. The engine bay's been dressed for show,
completely painted to match the level of the exterior, and the
finned valve covers, chrome air cleaner and Ford Blue engine enamel
all dress up the engine itself. If you can tune a vintage Mustang,
you can tune this Bronco, and the soundtrack from the JBA
ceramic-coated headers that feed into the throaty dual exhaust
system below is downright sexy. Power steering and power front disc
brakes dramatically improve the driving experience, and combined
with the low-mileage motor, help this Bronco drive more like a
modern SUV without losing the spirit of 1977. The rebuilt C4
automatic transmission shifts crisply and spins a new driveshaft
that feeds into a Dana 44 front axle and freshly rebuilt rear end,
and this Bronco never seems to mind off-roading, thanks to a fully
restored solid axle suspension and 2.5" lift kit. Bilstein shocks,
coil springs, leaf springs, and bushings are all new, and the
super-clean undercarriage allows plenty of room for those beefy
31x10.5x15 BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires wrapped around flashy
slotted alloys.
Offered with a stack of build receipts that document the entire
build, there's a lot more to this amazing Bronco than we covered
here. Make no mistake, Broncos are red-hot and this is an
unbelievable example that's ready to enjoy or show-off today. Call
now to find out more!
